Eduqas seeks input from employers and industry to shape new qualifications

Could you share your industry expertise to help us develop qualifications that prepare learners for the workplace? 

Eduqas is looking for employers and industry representatives to help review and shape our new Level 2 Foundation Occupational Certificates ahead of first teaching in September 2027 in the following subjects: 

  • Catering & Hospitality 
  • Education and Early Years Practitioner 

As an employer or industry representative, your feedback will help ensure the qualifications reflect current practice, workforce needs and employer expectations.  

We welcome your views on: 

  • Whether the content reflects the knowledge and skills expected of new entrants to your sector 
  • The balance of knowledge, skills and occupational relevance  
  • Whether the qualification supports progression into employment and further training  
  • Emerging trends, challenges and skills needs that should be reflected  
  • Any content gaps or areas needing greater emphasis. 

 

 

How you can help 

There are a range of ways to get involved to suit your availability, whether you prefer a one-off conversation or an ongoing role: 

  • One-to-one conversations/interviews
  • Small focus groups
  • Written consultation via email
  • Attendance at Advisory Group meetings 

Register your interest online, or contact us at qualificationdevelopment@eduqas.co.uk  

 

 
Who can get involved  

We are particularly keen to hear from a mix of both large employers and SMEs, and organisations that recruit and develop entry-level staff and practitioners.  

For example: 

Catering and Hospitality  Education and Early Years 
  • Hotels and hotel groups
  • Restaurants (independent and chain)
  • Pubs and licensed hospitality venues
  • Contract catering providers
  • Event and conference catering organisations
  • Visitor attractions with catering operations
  • Healthcare and care sector catering services
  • Education catering services (schools, colleges and universities)
  • Accommodation and hospitality businesses
  • Professional bodies, employer groups and industry associations 
  • Private day nurseries
  • Preschools
  • Nursery schools
  • School-based nurseries
  • Primary schools with early years provision
  • Maintained nursery schools
  • Childminding settings and childminder agencies
  • Forest schools and outdoor learning providers
  • Children’s centres and family hubs
  • Early years providers within the voluntary, community and charity sectors
  • Multi-site nursery groups and chains
  • Professional bodies, employer groups and sector associations 

 

More opportunities to get involved 

We are also seeking input on our upcoming portfolio of V Level and Level 2 certificates from a range of stakeholders:  

  • Teachers 
  • Subject specialists 
  • Higher education practitioners 
  • Professional bodies  
  • Membership organisations   

Learn more about how you can get involved.